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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
DRESS GOODS, of all kinds, at STARTLING
Low FIGURES, at Shirley d TAYLOR'S.
Inspection of Troops.

Colonel Joe Lane Stern. Inspector General
of the Governors staff, inspected the artillery
Captain Long, and the Colored Infantry, Cap
tain Smith. on the night of the 9th ultimo.-
The inspection was made at the barracks OF
the Artillery, where the battery, which Is
undergoing thorough repairs. will be parked
one piece, a rifle six-pounder. was in position
when the inspection was made.
The law authorizing certain amount of aid
to the uniform equipment Of members OF
volunteer companies is good provision which
is being made available to the two companies
of this city, number of members OF each
company appearing in the new dress, which is
decidedly soldierly as well as comfortable and
durable.
The Artillery Company should be increased
so as to have at all times full detaehments
equal to manning the battery of four guns
There is good soldierly material in it. and
with the pride which ought to be manifested
in this arm of the service. little exertion
would make it strong enough to fill all the re-
quirements for active duty. which should be
the standard in time of peace as well as In
war,
After the inspection Of the Artillery was
over, Captain Smith marched his company to
the barracks of the first-named, where Colonel
Stern passed that command through the same
ordeal The company made a tolerably good
appearance, and the muskets and accoutre-
ments were in fair order. Captain Smith ham
dies his men very well, and the discipline evil
denced industry on the part OF the officers, and
attention in the line.
The following day. Colonel Stern went to
Harrisonburg on the same service. He is a
thorough disciplinarian, and is devotlng much
time to his duties and in the endeavor to in
crease the standard Of efficiency in our volun-
teer troops.
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MARRIAGES.

HA! zNEs-TRlMBLE-On Tuesday, Jan. 24th,
by Rev. L. B. Johnston, Mr.. Walter j. Haynes
OF birmingham, Alabama. and Miss Salie j
Trim BILE, daughter of Mr. John B. Trimbie
BOWER s-NELsoN.-A Sandy Hook. Jan. 18th
Capt. .Iohn E. Bowers. of the B. q o. R'y, to
Miss ennie Nelson.
GUYER7SCoTT.-Jan 18th 1887, at the residence
of the officiating minister, by Rev. Joseph
Bowman, Mr. VIM. Joseph Guyer and Miss
TATE-FULR.-Jan.1 18th, 1887, at the residence
OF the BRIDES mother, by Rev. Jay VIM. Bar
rett. Mr.. J. W. Tate and Miss Sarah a. Fulk,
both of Rockingham county.
BLAIR-LINAw EAvER.-Jan. Goth, 1887, at The
Presbyterian Mause, at Mt. Clinton, by Rev.
Own A W Md and Miss Eizabeh q Ii
ar. daughter OF James A. Linaweaver. OF
buckingham.
ev Frederick SaiIler, at the residence OF the
bride, near Cross h eys, Mr.. Andrew ]. Meyer
h,effer and Miss Az +. Rodgers, both OF
Rockingham county,
SHU OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Mr.. VIM. y. Shumate,
son OF the late VIM. j. Shu. nate, formerly OF
th-is county, was married on January 18th. at
Midland. to Miss Ida NJ Middle Non, the Rev.
Mr.. Robe tson, officiating.
E-bARKsDALE-In the Second presoy-
terrain church In Richmond, Jan. Q. Vh, by
Rev DIR. Moses D. Hoge, MIR. John R. Ryan.
of Patton, Ala, and Miss Agnes Lewis Ba VS.
dale, daughter Of Ex-State Treasurer, lisa &C
Barksdale, OF Albemarle county.
ELECTROMAGNETIC Deerfeld,
January 9th. by Rev. ]. H. H. Winfree. Mr..
Edwin A. McCutchan and Miss Saddle T. No
Cutchan, daughter OF DIR. Cyrus A. McCutchan,
all of Augusta county,
TREVILLIAN-DowELL.- Albemarle county,
January 24th, by Rev. Robb White Mr. Lin.
peus Anderson Trevillian, of Hanover and
Miss Gillie M. Doweli of AibemarIe, daugh-
ter of Alanson Doweil, Esq.
observation-disclosures Charlottesville,
January 18th, by Rev. Robo White. Mr..
Broadus Flanagan and Miss Lottie Good
year. d aughter of Mr.. Geo. =. Goodyear, of
Charlottesville.
D.EAvER-TUaPIN.-In Lexington, jan 26th,
Dy Rev. Dr. Waugh, Mr. Chas. r. Beaver and
Miss Moliie M Turpin
Lexington, Jan. Goth.
by Rev. +. B. Taylor. Mr.. Frank j. Elford and
McCown.
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U. S. Senator for W. Va.

There is deadlock in the Legislature O.
W. Va, now in session in Charleston, il
the election Of U. 8. Senator. Camden il
the caucus nominee of the Democratic par
ty, but 10 Democrats Senators and 9
Delegates-refused to 60 int caucus. and
have since psrsistently refused to support
Camden is nominee. The following are the
Democratic Senators and Delegates who
thus refuse to support the nominee of their
party
Senators Price of Mineral, Price of Mar
shall, Flournoy of Hampshire and Switzer
of Putnam, and Delegates Lucas and Che W
of Jefferson, Sydenstricker aud McClune
of Greenbrer, Byrne of Braxten, Chambers
Of Lincoln, Chipley of Hardy, Pugh of
Hampshire and Kinsey of Marion
The Republicans cast their vote for Will
ley.
The vote on Friday stood
Camden, 81; Wiley, SO; Burdette, g.;
Johnson, 8; Brannon, 2; and Knight, New
man, Davis, Wilson, Hayward, Harris, and
jackson l apiece.
Inc TWO leading candidates received the
same vote on Saturday-37 and SO respec-
lively.
On Monday the Republicans voted solidly
for Burdett, the Greenback- Labor candi-
date, giving him SO votes. Senator Carr
announced that he was paired with Senator
Gwynn, who was absent. Carr would have
voted for Bnrdett and Gwynn for Camden
The rest Of the vote stood: Camden, 81;
johnson, 4; Raymond, 8, and Newman,
Wilson, Brannen, Knight, Davis, and Har.
ris each 1.
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Staunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
Nn Eah l i9o-

StauntOn, Nas 4 go. L, 1851 }
: Our grain-Inarket continues about the same
as last week with light receipts of wheat. Oats
have made a small advance and clover-seed is
firm at quotations.
Though the present and prospective interests
of our Valley producers and buyers of wheat.
are so directly influenced by the controlling
markets. it is not. however, necessary after the
repeated expeditions of the extent of the de.
mand in Europe. and the amount of the vari-
GUS sources of supply. to do more than note
the progress OF events as the time of market
ing the crop draws 10 a close.
Never did the commercial interests of any
countries, which, especially in Europe, are al
ways in sympathy with the quiet progress of
the population and influence the measures of
public policy to secure contentment among
them, receive more timely aid in these objects
than has been given by the rapid and steady
flow of bread-suppies from the United States to
Europe since the harvest of 1856. A large de-
f1ciency was in anticipation and will finally
exist, but at the same time the immense sur
plus of the United States has gone forward
without stint postponing apprehensions of a
serious crisis. The commercial policy of Great
Britain. with government support to sustain
1t, attempted to drive the United States from
the field of supply as a wheat-eKporting coun-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02

BALDWIN DISTRICT FAIR - QUARTERLY
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECToRs.-The
quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Baldwin District Fair was in session in
this city yesterday ,-present, Jno. W. Todd,
President; G. Julian Pratt, Secretary; and
Messrs Chrisman, Lincoln, Withrow. Bird,
Patterson, Hamilton, Churchman, Gilk eson.
Crowle Bumgardner, and Donald. Most of
the matters under consideration related to the
finances of the Association. Captain Pratt
was appointed delegate to meet representa-
tives from other Fairs, which are to assemble
at Woodstock ON the 10th of February for the
purpose of arranging for Spring exhibitions.
II practicable.
A committee has appointed to advertise for
bids for renting the grounds for series OF
years from LIST of November next. when Its
present lease will expire.
A communication from Colonel Robert Bev-
erley, President Of the Farmers. Assembly,
was read, inviting members Of the Agricultu-
raj societies. and all who are interested, to
meet the Assembly in Richmond Sth of Feb
ruary, when matters important to the inter-
ests of Agriculture win be considered in con-
nection with the progress already made in
that direction by the Assembly. this being an
adjourned session of that body.
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Personal.

Harry Tucker, with his little son Ran, is
visited his father and mother in Washington.
Gov. Lee has returned to Richmond well
pleased with his trip and reception in the
Northwest.
Misses Bertha Won Hillern and Maria j. c.
Beckett, the artists who have their studio near
Fishers Hill, Shenandoah county, will leave
there on next Friday, the 4th inst, on their
way to the Hotel Vendome in Boston, where
they will, as heretofore, put on exhibition
specimens of their artistic handiwork. On
their way thither, they will spend few days
each at Baltimore and N. Y. City. The talents,
industry, energy, and perseverance of these
lady artists deserve and will surely win sue
cess.
A Low Moor correspondent of the Allegheny
Sentinel says
John Bateman and family have moved to
Staunton. Mr.. Bateman was in charge of the
Coke Ovens here for several years and gave
satisfaction to the management"
Mrs. H. H. Wallace. of this city, is visiting
friends in Lexington. Va.
Miss Louie McClung, of Fairfield. who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. R. F. Larew,
near Greenville, has returned home.
Miss Ella Dull. OF Augusta county, is visit
ing her uncle, J. A. Miller, Esq. at Alone,
Rockbridge county.
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Memorial Day.
TIE EXERCISES TO BE UNDER THE AUSPICES
OF THE sroNEwALL BRIGADE BAND.

Alta meeting of the Memorial Committee
consisting OF Messrs. Mcfarland, Hamilton.
MARQUIS, Pratt, and Hartman. week or SO ago,
It was decided-in view of the very efficient
organization of the Stonewall Brigade Band.
and the we'll earned reputation they enjoy OF
making a success OF whatever they under
take-to ask the Band to undertake the man
agement Of the exercises. This was done, and
with the usual enterprising spirit shown by
the Band in regard to all matters OF public
character they readily consented, and the
following committee was appointed to act In
connection with the regular Memorial Conn
mittee: F. r. Webb, Chas. Z. Haines, 0. e.
Smith, M. F. Peterfish and VIM. H. Barkman;
and on Thursday evening last, joint meet.
ing Of the two committees was held in the
Band-hall, the entire Band committee being
present, and Messrs. Mcfarland and Hamil-
ton of the Memorial Committee. Mr.. McFar-
land was elected chairman and Mr.. Barkman.
secretary It was decided to invite the differ
emit bands throughout the county to come In
and participate in the exercises, and Mr.. J. A.
Cooke, the secretary of the Band, was In
structed to communicate with them. 1t was
decided to invite the Masonic and Odd Fellow
lodges, the military organizations, the IRE
companies, and other bodies to assist, and Mr..
Webb was appointed to confer with the Ma
sons; Mr.. Peterf1sh with th4 Odd Fellows; Mr..
Smith with the Fire Department; and Mr..
Hamilton, the military organizations.
Messrs Mcfarland. Marquis. and Hamilton
were appointed a committee to solicit funds
to pay necessary expenses, and Messra. Haines
and Mcfarland to confer with merchants in
regard to decorating and closing their places
of business for couple of hours during the
services. The meeting then adjourned to
meet at call of the chairman.
This prompt. ergetic, early action is COM
mendable, and we are glad to see SO good and
timely start made, and trust our people will
assist the Band and committee to make this
the most successful memorial occasion we
have yet had.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
Cbronac Conphs and Colds.

And all diseases of the Throat and Lungs, can
be cured by the use of SCOTS Emulsion, as
1t contains the healing virtues Of Cod Liver Oil
and Hypophosphites in their fullest form. Is a
beautiful, creamy Emulsion, palatable as milk,
easily digested, and can be taken by tAe most
delicate. Please read: 81 consider Scott's
Emulsion the remedy par excellence In Tuber-
culous and Strumous Affections. to say nothing
of ordinary colds and throat troubles."-W. R.
S. CoNNELL. NJ. D., Manchester,O. 81 am using
your Emulsion Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites for an affection of my throat, and the
Improvements are beyond my expecta. ion. -
D. TAYLOR, NJ. D.. CoosaWatte, Ga.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
Primary Election or Convention, Which
To the Editor of The Spectator.

To the Editor Of The Spectator.
1t is not too soon to consider the question
of nominating candidates for the Spring
Elections. Taking it for granted that the
democrats will in some way put candidates
in the field, what is the best way to do it !?
Primary election? Convention? There
are objections to either. The people do not
turn out at primaries: Conventions are
"rings." Yet it seems necessary to have
one or the other. Which do democrats
want? The County Committee will after
awhile have to decide, and one member
would be glad if the brethren will discuss
the question so that the committee may act
advisedly, and he has written thusly hoping
to provoke some expression of opinion from
others. WESLEY.
The writer of the above is member Of
the County Democratic Committee and one
of the most efficient supporters Of Demo
cratic measures and party organization
He is right in his conclusion that the time
has arrived to give shape and strength to
the course the party will pursue in the cleo
ton of county and district officers in May,
and to prepare also for the Fall election
when two members of the House of Dele
gates are to be chosen. Let the question
be considered and the county committee
aided by the voters in deciding on the best
course to be pursued.
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~ DEATHS.
Oh 1ssGrtes are ohGvgeGSor os0GvertSsfYsCrutes
N.G:ces1L death oMbtis,e tQrat.stzot1sku.

GRovE.-At his residence In this city, on
West Main Street, on the morning of Jan
uary S0th. 1887. William Grove, aged IS years,
month, and IA days.
ARBoGAsT.--In Highland county Tuesday
Jan. 18th, after a long and painful illness. Mr.
b. 8. Arbogast. aged "a years. son of Mr.. Hen
ry Arbogast.
SH Avon the 10Th instant. at 81 P. M. near
.raissville, at the residence of his brother-in-
law-Dr. D. Bashaw-Mr- VIM. NJ. Shaw, in
the 34th year of his age, of paralysis OF 52
hours duration, 1t being the fifth or sixth at
tack with the last four or five years.
WILSoN.--Near Pleasant Grove Church, Jan
9th. Mrs. Louisiana Wilson, aged 81 years.
and months. She had been a member of the
Methodist Church over 60 years. She was the
first member OF the Sunday School in Char
lotesville.
SHANK.-On December 10th, 1886. Mrs. Eliza
beth Shank, aged about "a years.
the funeral services were conducted at
Bethlehem q. B. Church, of which deceased was
q consistent member by Rev. Samr Driver, OF
the TINKER Church. Her life, though passed
in comparative solitude judging from her
triumphant death, was spent in close COM
munion with her Saviour-Walking with him
in faith and love. II her last illness, in which
she was 2 great sufferer. she frequently ex-
pressed the wish to the kind friends who watch
ed beside her, to die and be at rest, saying, All
Is we'll"
The One in whom she trusted in life verified
the promise to His follOwers:-
"Be thou faithful unto death and Will give
thee crown of life."
January goth, 1887. s**
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g HOSIERY, CORSETS, RIBBONS, COL
LARS and CUFFS. very low, at WELLER'S.

g HOSIERY, CoRSETS. RIBBONS, COL
LARS and CUFFS. very low, at WELLER'S.
- The New York Leader of last Wednes-
Gay contains the following remarkable an
nouncement of a fact:
Think of it! Over one hundred thou
sand children under fourteen years of age
employed contrary to law in the factories
and workshops of New York. There are
nearly as many more employed in the stores
and offices. No wonder illiteracy does not
decrease. No wonder that girls are de-
graded and boys become rowdies and
thieves.
Now this deplerable state of things is in
the great city of New York and not in the
south. So it would appear that, even in
the negro regions of the south, the igno-
rance of our youth is not greater, if SO great,
as in the great republic Of New York
Lyachburg Adrance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
CITY COUNCIL.

1
The City Council was in regular session last
night. President Cochraa III The Chair.
Mr.. Tams, from the Finance Committee. re-
ported favorably upon refunding to certain par
! ties the amounts of unexpired time for which
| they had paid city licenses--agreed to.
Mr.. Crowle, from the Street Committee, re-
ported favorably upon the resolution of enquiry
respecting the opening of Augusta street south
| OF the Chesapeake &Ohio Railway. The report
was referred to the City Attorney to define the
rights Of property holders In relation thereto.
Mr.. Crowle farther recommended the paving
OF the East Sidewalk on Lewis street, which
was concurred 10.
Mr. Tams presented the report OF Superin-
tendent Long of the Electric Light service
The cost per hour has been 81 cents with AZ
lights. With the estimate OF the number OF
hours the light is required during the year.
the cost will be 81 $50 for 45 lights. This
amount. Also includes the cost of one man for
attention to the lamps. cleaning. ETC.. which
Is $500 per year. In the original estimate,
made when the appropriation for the plant
was ordered. ST. $50 was fixed as the cost ofSs
lights, and did not include the cost of this ex-
ira man. which is now in. and lights added.
and the whole expense does not exceed 81 $50.
which. 1t was supposed. would be the sum
necessary for SO lights alone.
Mr.. Craig submitted a resolution with the
view of amending the ordinances govern
ing the water-works, which was refused
On motion of Mr.. Oberdorfer. the committee
on the poor were authorized to contract with
Jas. M. Wilson for the erection Of the Al ms
House. the original c ,ntructors having decIin-
ed the engagement m .de.
Mr.. McQuaide offered several resolutions
which were referred to appropriate committees.
They are in relation to the reports Of the City
Treasurer to the council; concerning streets
and alleys which have been closed. etc.
Mr.. Crowle. from the street committee. rs-
ported favorably upoi the proposition for a
new designation of streets by avenues aud
numbers. and it was adopted. The committee
to have this work in charge are Mess RS. Nc
Quaide. Crowle. and Bargamin.
Mr.. Bargamin offered resolution asking
for 500 to beautify the lot adjecent to the water
works, which was referred to the Fina nee COM
mittee.
On motion of Mr. Teabo the street committee
was instructed to enquire into the necessity
for additional crossings oh Yves Main st.
The constant collection OF persons at and ad-
jacent to @. E. Haines' corner, blocking up the
sidewalks, was the subject Of petition from
s. d. Timberlake, and Hughes & Robinson, J
N. Anderson, and Stack. Splitter & Co. mer-
chants on Augusta street, who state that these
crowds interfere with the access of persons to
and from their store houses. Referred to Com
mittee on Police. The Mayor and Chief OF
Police submitted reports of fines imposed and
the amounts collected. The report from the
Chief of Police was returned for further infor-
nation.
The School-board presented an appeal for
better accommodations for the schools. Re-
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Deaths.

Mr.. Peter ]. Link, who resided not far from
Fort Defiance, was paralyzed on the evening of
the 2sth ultimo. and died at A. M, on the
2Sth. aged about 81 years. Mr.. Link was q
cabinet-maker and farmer, and prosperous
and highly respected ciizen. He was buried
at the Augusta Church on the 29th. Mr.. Link
leaves widow and two daughters-one mar
ried.
At his residence on South River near Patter.
sons Station, Shenandoah Valley railroad, on
the morning OF the 18th ultimo. Mr.. William
Patterson in the 9th year OF his age. He had
been in declining health for two years past
He was buried at Mt. Horeb Presbyterian
Church on the 3Oth. Rev. A. F. Laird. paster,
conducting the services. Mr.. Patterson never
married. He left a considerable estate in lands
and bills-reoeivable which he distributed In
generous manner. giving to Mt. Horeb Church
1000, which is to be invested in 1nterest-pay-
ing securities, and the dividends annually ap-
piled to the support Of the ministry. Mr.. Pat
terson was thighly esteemed citizen, and a
man of most excellent judgment and discrimi-
nation. His observations were acute and al
ways reliable. and in these respects he was
frequently the counsellor of his neighbors and
friends, all Of whom sought his society and
advice. His life abounded In good works.
Having competency, he gave literally to all
In need, and. 1t is said. he never refused any
appeal made to him for assistance. His boun.
ties were rather of the unobserved order,
scarcely taking a note of them. or ever refer
ring to the fact that he had relieved want or
kindness. In addition to his imme-
diate friends. there will be many to mourn his
death, because the open, charitable band, and
the christian heart which ever had the helpless
in view, can no more come to their relief
Some fashionable ladies are not satisfied
with ready-made fans. but must have them
made to order; they are, however. satisfied
with DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup at 25 cents and
take 1t regularly.
Zone fire burns out another's burning" and
most pain suffers more TO be cured, but Sal
walton OIL is painless and certain. 1t costs
only Is cents.
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CoNv1crEp OF BRIBERY IN ELEcr1oNs

CONVICTED OF BRIBERY IN ELECTIONS.
Pa, January 26.-Thos.
c. Evans, of Nanticoke, who was arrested
Lass fall for bribery at the Republican Con-
vertion in offering the candidate for sheriff
his vete and the votes of twenty-four others
for $40 each, was convicted in the Criminal
Court here to-day. Judge Woodward
made strong charge, and the jury prompt
ly agreed. The exposure was made at the
time by the Record. Republican paper,
and created widespread interest.
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STAUNroN NEWS CoMPANY.-Messrs Thos.
d. Bailie Bro. sons of MIR. W. 81. Bailie, OF
the In erna1 Revenue department. have open
ed News Depot on Main street between the
Augusta and National Valley Banks where
they will have the leadi ng daily and weekly
newspapers. magazines. &c. Staunton can
furnish g. fire custom to a well-regulated News
Agency, and will doubtless meet the expec.
tstion OF these young friends who have fitted
up handsome establish N ent. and are now
candidates for popular favor, which we hope
they will abundantly receive.